Expanding Youth Voting Access: Campus Registration, Pre-registration, and ID Acceptance.
This act aims to remove systemic barriers preventing young people from participating in federal elections. It mandates voter registration services at public colleges, allows pre-registration starting at age 16, and requires polling locations on public university campuses. Crucially, student IDs must be accepted as valid voter identification where ID is required.
Key points
Public colleges and universities must provide voter registration assistance to students.
Individuals aged 16 and older can pre-register to vote in federal elections, with registration becoming active at age 18.
Polling places must be established on public university campuses on the day of federal elections.
Student identification cards must be accepted as valid voter ID where required by the state.
Establishes a private right of action, allowing citizens (18+) to sue if their voting rights are denied due to age.
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